This year’s conference will include talks and panel discussions with a number of experienced franchising solicitors joining us in presenting the conference. We would like to create an opportunity for reflection about current issues and lively discussions about what is to come. Brie Stevens-Hoare QC will also be taking it on the chin when she talks about the lessons to learn from the recent case of Carewatch v Focus.
10.00 – 10.30
Registration
Morning session
10.30 – 11.00
Opening note: Current trends in franchising over the last 12 months
David Bigmore
11.00 – 11.45
Lessons from Carewatch
Brie Stevens-Hoare QC
11.45 – 12.00
Coffee break
12.00 – 13.00
Panel discussion: Franchising agreements
Brie Stevens-Hoare QC, David Lewis, Nicola Broadhurst and Ed Savory.
13.00 – 14.00
Lunch
Afternoon session
14.00 – 15.00
Panel discussion: Group litigation in Franchising
John Pratt, Nigel Jones QC, Robert Bedford and Paul Strelitz.
15.00 – 15.30
Closing note
John Pratt
